Maria has a Rhetorical MDL. Explain what this means. Also, explain what Maria should expect when communicating with her co-workers, Tom, Emily, and Ron. Tom has an Expressive MDL; Emily has a Conventional MDL, and Ron has a Rhetorical MDL.
What will be an ideal response?
Maria has a Rhetorical MDL, meaning she is very concerned with the effects of her messages on others. She tries to be flexible in her approach and adapt to the situation so that her message will be received appropriately and effectively. When communicating with Tom (who has an Expressive MDL), Maria should be aware that Tom views communication as a way to express his feelings. She might misjudge him as inconsiderate because of his emotional approach. When communication with Emily (who has a Conventional MDL), Maria should remember that Emily views communication as a social game with rules of appropriateness. She might misjudge Emily as rigid and inflexible. Because Ron is also a Rhetorical communicator, Maria should work to avoid misunderstanding each other’s goals.
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